Burnout

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You can get past this

High achievers, especially lawyers and executives, are very vulnerable to burnout. Burnout usually occurs when an individual experiences a high level of stress for an extended period of time. High achievers are particularly vulnerable to burnout because they tend to be attracted to careers that foster high stress environments with demanding work hours and high output expectations. They are also especially vulnerable to burnout because of the typical his achiever mentality of “fake it till you make it” – meaning that high achievers are going to suffer and sacrifice, usually in silence, for the sake of their work.

The signs of Burnout are often dismissed by high achievers as symptoms of a busy work life. While often correlated with a busy work life, these symptoms do not have to be and should not be the norm. Unfortunately, if left unaddressed, burnout significantly impairs your health and your ability to pursue your professional ambitions. You do not have to accept the status quo.

Almost everyone, and high achievers in particular, can experience burnout at different points in their lives or career. Has your experience become chronic and debilitating? If the symptoms listed below sound like you, Chelsy Castro can support you in developing work-life balance strategies, which also keep your goals in mind.